Christmas Tree Coloring Pages – 36 Baubles, Stars and Fir Branches

A Christmas tree is one of the easiest things to color and one of the hardest to stop coloring. There is the dark green cone, the trunk in the stand, the star on top, and all those ornaments waiting for their colors. This page gathers 36 free sheets, from a single fir with big shapes to busy scenes at the tree market, in the forest, and in the living room. Pick one, sharpen a few pencils, and start with the branches.

All 36 Christmas Tree Coloring Pages

All 36 sheets are free and printable. Click any picture to open the PDF, sized for A4 paper, and print as many copies as you like. The range runs from very easy pages with large, simple shapes to detailed scenes with needles, cones, and ornaments in fine lines.

The Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree with Star and Snowflakes

A tiered Christmas tree with a faceted star on top, three swooping strings of lights and six large round baubles, standing in a stand on a ground line. Two six-armed snowflakes float on either side of the treetop. Bold, open shapes make it easy to color.

Christmas Tree with Glowing Star Topper

A fir tree with drooping, scalloped branches ends in a large faceted star with short rays around it. Two light strings hold eight small baubles, three big round ornaments hang between them, and four little stars sit in the sky. Fir sprigs frame the bottom corners.

Fir Branch Needles Close-Up

A close-up of a fir branch with two long twigs, each lined with dozens of overlapping, slender needles. Three loose needles lie at the bottom, and a second sprig reaches in from the top right. The narrow needles are fine work, so this sheet suits patient colorers.

Spruce and Fir Trees with Pine Cones

Two snow-laden evergreens stand on a snowy hill, the left one with three upright cones at its crown and the right one, tall and drooping, with four hanging cones. A row of small fir silhouettes fills the background, and three cones lie in the snow at the front. The scaly cone patterns are small, so they suit a fine pencil.

Spruce Branch with Hanging Cone

A spruce branch sweeps in from the left with long, rounded needles, and one long cone hangs from it. The cone is built from about a dozen rows of overlapping scales. Two puffy clouds sit behind the branch. The big scales are easy to color, and the needles work well in several greens.

Christmas Tree Seen From Above

Seen from above, a decorated tree stands in a round base on a floor of wooden planks. Seven round baubles and three swags of bulb-shaped lights hang among the layered branches, and a faceted star sits on top. Curved rug edges show in the bottom corners.

In the Forest

Young Stag Among Snowy Firs

A slim young stag with branching antlers stands on a snowy rise and looks toward the viewer. Three snow-capped firs surround it, two tall ones at the sides and a small one behind, with a rounded hill on the horizon. The large scalloped snow tiers are open shapes that suit broad crayon strokes.

Family Choosing a Tree at a Tree Farm

A woman, a man holding a hand saw and a small boy in bobble hats and scarves stand in a snowy tree field while the boy points at a large fir. A wooden sled sits in the foreground, and a barn and a round sun show on the hills behind. The figures’ jackets and striped hats have clear, open outlines.

Rows of Baby Firs on a Snowy Hill

Rows of snow-covered young firs run up a hillside toward a gambrel-roofed barn with crossed-brace doors on the crest. Three boot prints cross the snowy foreground, and the trees shrink with distance. The large front trees have scalloped snow tiers that suit broad crayon strokes.

Woodland Animals Around a Decorated Fir

A squirrel nibbling a hazelnut, two small birds and a sitting hare gather around a fir hung with apples, hazelnut clusters, a nut wreath with a bow and a large pine cone. More apples and nuts lie scattered in the snow, with two snowy firs behind. The nut wreath and scaly cone have fine detail that needs a sharp pencil.

Family Pulling a Fir Tree Home on a Sled

A smiling man pushes a rope-tied fir lying on a wooden sled while a boy and a girl in bobble hats and scarves pull it along a snowy path. A cottage with a smoking chimney and two small firs sit on the hill behind. The jagged needle tiers of the tree are the most detailed part, and the rest is open and easy to color.

At the Tree Market

Christmas Tree Market Stall

At a snowy tree market, a seller holds a fir wrapped in netting while a family of three looks on. A second netted tree hangs on a wooden rack, and a bound fir with cut trunk ends lies beside a slatted crate. A string of round bulbs hangs above a log hut with a snow-covered roof. The crosshatched netting is fine work, while the coats and hats are big, easy areas.

Netted Fir on a Wooden Bench

A bundled fir tree lies on its side on a plain wooden bench, its cut trunk pointing left and its tip tied with cord at the right. Curved lines of netting wrap the scalloped branches, and a picket fence with three pointed posts stands behind. The netting is fine work that wants a sharp pencil, while the fence and bench are wide, easy areas.

Tree Seller in a Snowy Market Hut

A bearded seller in a bobble hat leans on the counter of a wooden hut with a snow-heavy roof and a hanging lantern. Three snow-dusted firs of different heights stand in front of it on rolling hills. The wide planks and scalloped snow tiers are bold, open shapes that suit a relaxed session.

Fir Tree Strapped to a Car Roof

A man pulls a strap tight over a fir lying on the roof rack of a family car, while a small child in a bobble hat and puffy jacket watches from the side. Three bare trees and snowy banks fill the parking lot behind them. The car body is made of big, simple panels that suit a steady hand.

Potted Christmas Tree with Bow

A small fir in a flowerpot wrapped with a big ribbon bow, standing on a ground line. Five round baubles and three swags of bulb-shaped string lights hang on the scalloped tiers, and three large stars float above the tip. Bold, wide outlines make this an easy sheet.

In the Living Room

Tabby Kitten Batting a Christmas Ornament

A striped tabby kitten sits on an oval rug and reaches one paw up to a round bauble on the fir. A fallen ornament rests on the rug. Behind the kitten are a sofa with a cushion and a snowy window. The tree carries string lights, two pine cones and a star. The stripes on the tail and back are the finest detail on the sheet.

Boy Lying Under a Christmas Tree

A smiling boy with tousled hair lies on his back on a rug, hands behind his head, gazing up at a tall fir in a round stand. The tree carries a star, large baubles, small beads on garlands and hanging pine cones, and a dome lamp hangs at the upper left. The fringed edge of the rug is the finest detail.

Robin on a Snowy Windowsill Outside a Tree Window

A small round bird perches on a snow-covered sill and looks toward a four-pane window. Inside, a fir with a star, six baubles and bead garlands stands between tied-back curtains. Outside are a snowy street lamp, a crescent moon and five stars. Frost patterns fill the window corners, and the tree’s scalloped branches and the frost are the fine details.

Boy with Toy Train Under the Christmas Tree

Wearing a conductor’s cap, a boy kneels beside a round track and pushes a steam locomotive with two carriages past a small station. Grandpa in glasses watches from an armchair. The fir has a star, string lights, plain baubles and pine cones, and a fireplace and a snowy window frame the room. The bare baubles are large, open shapes, while the track ties and the fireplace logs need a steadier hand.

Girl Watering the Christmas Tree

A smiling girl in a collared dress and hairband tips a watering can over the tree stand, and a thin stream of water pours in, with a small puddle on the floor. The fir holds a star, six round baubles, four pine cones and two light garlands. A four-pane window is at the back. The baubles are big and open, while the scalloped branches and the small garland bulbs take a fine pencil.

Fir Tree with Spiral Light Garland

A tall fir with a star on top stands on a round base, with a light garland winding down it in five loops. About 22 round bulbs hang from the garland, each with short glow lines. The scalloped branch edges and the glow lines are the fine work here, and the big bulbs are easy to color.

Tree Ornaments

Swirl Christmas Ornament on a Fir Branch

One big round bauble with a scalloped cap and a loop hanger rests on a fir branch, with two five-pointed stars above it. A single spiral ribbon winds into the middle of the ball. The wide swirl bands are easy to color, and the needles on the branch are the small work.

Glass Icicle Ornament at the Window

A long twisted glass icicle with a scalloped cap hangs from a hook on a fir branch in front of a two-pane window. Shine marks run along the spiral body, and more needled branches reach in from the top right and bottom left. The spiral bands are roomy, while the dense needles are slow, fine work.

Woven Straw Star Ornament

A woven straw star with eight tapered points hangs by a looped ribbon from a fir branch beside a window. Each point is bound with a small band and the center shows a criss-cross weave. Needled branches frame the top left and bottom, and the window has four panes.

Candy Cane with Bow and Snowflakes

A tall striped candy cane stands upright on a flat ledge, with a big ribbon bow tied around its middle and two six-armed snowflakes floating on either side. The diagonal stripes and wide bow loops are large, open shapes, so this sheet is quick to color.

Christmas Bell with Bow and Snowflakes

Bold outlines show a large Christmas bell with a round clapper, tied with a big ribbon bow with two trailing tails. Two six-armed snowflakes float above, and the bell rests on a plain ledge with small twig ends. The smooth, roomy bell and bow loops make it an easy sheet to color.

Wooden Christmas Figures on a Shelf

Five wooden ornaments stand on a wall shelf under a four-pane window: a horse, a heart, a star, a little house with a chimney and a tiny fir with a star on top. The shelf rests on two curved brackets. Each figure has its own small base block, so every piece can get a different wood tone.

Glass Bird Clip-On Ornament

A round glass bird ornament sits in side view on a clip fastened to a bare branch, with a fan-shaped tail of seven petal-like feathers. Two five-pointed stars hover above it, and small curved shine marks on the body, wing and tail suggest glass. The tail feathers are long, narrow sections that take two or three shades of blue well.

Family Stringing a Popcorn Garland

A woman, a boy and a girl sit at a round table threading popcorn and round beads onto a long string, with a full popcorn bowl and a spool of thread in front of them. Behind them, a wreath with a bow hangs in a snowy window with fir trees, next to a kitchen cabinet with a jug and a bowl. The faces and sweaters have plenty of room, but the window scene is fairly detailed.

Kitten Peeking Into Ornament Box

A fluffy kitten rests its paws on the edge of an open cardboard box and looks down at four round baubles, a star, a bell and a small rocking horse in crinkled tissue paper. A table lamp stands behind, and a crumpled sheet and four candy-cane hooks lie on the floor. The kitten’s fur has many short strokes, so a fine pencil works well there.

Trees Everywhere

Boy Cutting a Paper Christmas Tree

Seated at a table, a smiling boy cuts a fir-tree shape out of paper with scissors. Beside him stands a finished folded paper tree with a star on top, and scraps and a blank sheet lie on the table under a four-pane window. The large, open shapes of the face and sweater are easy to color, while the layered folds of the paper tree take a few shades of green.

Town Square Christmas Tree with Onlookers

Four people in bobble hats and scarves stand on a cobblestone square and look up at a tall fir hung with round baubles, pine cones and two light garlands, with a big star on top. Gabled houses and a church steeple frame the tree under a sky of small stars. The cobblestones and window grids are fine work, while the baubles are large and open.

Tree Patterns

Ring of Six Little Christmas Trees

Six identical small fir trees stand in a circle around an empty middle, each on a round disc stand with a star on top and three round baubles on its branches. The scalloped branch edges and thick, clean outlines make every shape large and open, so the sheet suits beginners.

Christmas Tree with Garland, Baubles and Stars

A full fir with a large star on top and drooping, layered branches. A wide ribbon garland winds down the tree, with five hanging baubles and five small stars scattered over the boughs. The trunk sits in a round stand. The outlines are thick and clean, so the shapes are large and open.

Christmas Tree and Bauble Mandala

A round mandala with a big five-pointed star in the centered circle, ringed by four small fir trees topped with stars and four baubles. Each bauble has a loop cap and two wavy stripes. The clean, thick outlines and large open shapes make it easy to color.

All About Christmas Trees

Where the Decorated Tree Comes From

The decorated tree in the parlor is recorded in writing in the German-speaking world from the 16th century, first along the Upper Rhine, in places such as Strasbourg. In the 19th century it became a custom in middle-class families, and from there it spread to many other countries.

The choice of an evergreen was no accident. Since ancient times, green branches in winter have stood for life that lasts through the dark season. That idea sits quietly behind every sheet on this page, whether the tree stands in a living room or in a snowy forest.

Fir or Spruce?

In everyday speech, any conifer at Christmas is a “fir tree.” Botanically, firs and spruces are different. The Nordmann fir comes from the Caucasus region and is named after the Finnish naturalist Alexander von Nordmann. Its needles are soft, flat, and glossy, and they sit in rows on both sides of the twig. They hold well even in a warm room, which is why it is the best-selling Christmas tree in Germany.

The spruce has short, sharp, prickly needles all the way around the twig and a strong scent. It drops its needles faster in the heat. The blue spruce has blue-green, very pointed needles. Cones tell the two apart too: fir cones stand upright and fall apart on the tree, while spruce cones hang down and drop whole. Sheet 04 puts a fir and a spruce side by side, so you can look for these differences yourself, and the sheets on needles and on the long cone zoom in on the details.

From Plantation to Living Room

Most Christmas trees grow on plantations and need many years before they are ready to sell. You can buy one at a tree market, at a roadside stand, in a pot, or straight from the plantation, where families saw their own. A freshly cut tree needs water in its stand, much like a cut flower.

Then comes the decorating. Glass ornaments traditionally come from Lauscha, a glassblowing town in Thuringia. Straw stars, wooden figures, bells, candy canes, and lights belong on the tree too. Electric string lights have existed since 1882, when they first appeared in New York. Before that, real wax candles burned on the branches. The top of the tree usually carries a star, which recalls the Star of Bethlehem, or an angel.

Some families and foresters also decorate a tree for the animals in the woods, hung with apples, nuts, sunflower seeds, and suet balls. Deer, squirrels, and birds are glad of it, and you will find that scene in the forest section of the gallery.

Tips for Printing and Coloring

Every sheet is made for A4 paper. In your printer dialog, choose “actual size” or 100 percent so the lines are not shrunk and the margins stay even. Plain copy paper works well for crayons and colored pencils. If you plan to use markers or watercolors, a heavier paper keeps the color from soaking through and the sheet from curling.

For the tree itself, start with a dark green and add a second, lighter green on top for depth. A Nordmann fir looks rich and glossy in deep green. A blue spruce takes green with a hint of blue. The trunk is brown. Ornaments are the place to play: red, gold, silver, and blue are the classic choices. The star on top is yellow or gold, and snow is white with light blue shadows.

Choosing the right sheet makes coloring more fun and less frustrating:

• Younger children: sheets 01, 05, 16, 23, 26, 27, 29, and 34 have very simple shapes with large areas, easy to fill with chunky crayons.
• Older children: sheets 04, 08, 10, 12, 19, 20, 30, 31, 33, and 36 are full scenes with the market, the forest, and the living room, with plenty of small parts.
• Everyone in between: the remaining sheets, including the star on top, the tree seen from above, and the pattern pages, sit in the middle and suit colored pencils well.

Print a few extra copies of the sheets you like best. It is fun to color the same tree twice, once in traditional colors and once in your own.

What to Do With Finished Pages

• Make gift tags and cards. Cut out a small tree, glue it to folded cardstock, and write your message inside. A colored tree makes a card that is clearly handmade.
• Decorate the window. Tape finished pages to a window or a door. A row of colored trees looks cheerful from the street, and the light shines through the paper.
• Wrap presents. Use a large colored page as wrapping paper for a small gift, or cut trees out and stick them on plain paper.
• Build an advent gallery. Hang one page each day on a string with clothespins and watch a whole forest of trees grow through the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Christmas tree coloring pages really free?

Yes. You can open, download, and print every sheet at no cost. Click a picture to get the PDF and print as many copies as you need for home use.

What age are the pages for?

The gallery covers a wide range. Very young children do best with the simple sheets that have big shapes, such as 01, 05, 16, 23, 26, 27, 29, and 34. Older children and adults will enjoy the full scenes with markets, forests, and living rooms, such as 04, 08, 10, 12, 19, 20, 30, 31, 33, and 36.

Which colors are correct for a Christmas tree?

There is no wrong answer, but the natural choices are dark green for the tree, brown for the trunk, and red, gold, silver, and blue for ornaments. The star is yellow or gold. Snow is white with pale blue shadows. A Nordmann fir looks best in a rich, glossy green, and a blue spruce with a bluish tint.

Can I use the pages in a classroom?

Yes. Teachers and group leaders are welcome to print sheets for their classes. The mix of simple and detailed pages means you can hand each child something that suits them. The fir and spruce sheet, with its needles and cones, also works as a small nature lesson.

What is the difference between a fir and a spruce?

A fir has soft, flat needles in rows and upright cones. A spruce has short, sharp needles all around the twig and cones that hang down. Sheet 04 shows both trees next to each other.

What size are the sheets, and how should I print them?

The sheets are A4. Print at actual size (100 percent) on plain paper, or use heavier paper if you want to paint or use markers. If your printer uses letter paper, the “fit to page” option works fine.

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